region December 1974

Retalhuleu earthquakes in December 1974

Earthquake archive for Retalhuleu in December 1974: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.1
Strongest magnitude
5.5
Average magnitude
57.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.1
31 Dec 1974

Retalhuleu, Guatemala

Depth
39.0 km
UTC
20:21:09
Coordinates
14.126, -91.824
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During December 1974, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Retalhuleu. Magnitudes ranged from 4.9 to 6.1, with an average of 5.5; depths ranged from 39.0 to 75.0 km, averaging 57.0 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, December 31, 1974 to Tuesday, December 31, 1974 UTC.

Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

2
6.1 39.0 km
Retalhuleu, Guatemala
31 Dec 1974 20:21:09 UTC
4.9 75.0 km
Retalhuleu, Guatemala
31 Dec 1974 21:56:10 UTC